Juan Soto rejects biggest contract in MLB history and officially enters trade block

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However, Washington offered Soto $440 million over 15 years which is huge from Mike Trout’s 12-year, $426.5 million only.

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The Athletic reports that Soto would have made an average salary of $29.33 million

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Soto is arguably the most decorated young slugger of his generation. He is known for his all-time great batting eye and impressive raw power.

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Soto is represented by Scott Boras, who will likely seek the first-ever $500 million contract for his client.

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A Soto trade is not imminent, according to The Athletic.

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If he’s traded at the deadline this year, he would be controlled by his new club for the next three playoff races.

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